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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
6
Burglars started a blaze at Hootens Store in Rowlesburg triggering a fast spreading fire that endangered multiple structures. Fire crews combated the flames as residents watched from nearby streets. No injuries were immediately reported, and investigators began examining the incident.
A major fire struck RowlesburgLast night into this morning nearly destroying Hooten general store and several adjoining residences and the Knights of Pythias building. Fire spread despite efforts aided by a west wind and lack of local protection. Loss projected between 40000 and 50000 dollars with little insurance. Oakland and Graf ton departments were summoned but not needed as flames were checked by residents and a wind shift. No injuries reported and several valuables saved.
Fairmont May 1 11 PM all saloons shut for at least one year after a city election favored a dry town. Licenses were refused by the council and the mayor vows enforcement. Public peace held. no disturbances. Marion county remains dry and Monongah Ames license decisions followed. Fairmont Brewing Co gains beer manufacturing license but not storage in the county. Georgia gubernatorial candidates move away from prohibition in campaign.
A historical note on formic acid from ants used in wine or water as a remedy. Reports from Dr. P Guignes and various doctors across Germany Switzerland and Russia suggest benefits for fatigue rheumatism and muscular strength with small daily doses. Experiments by Hofruth show increased work output after intake though amounts and preparation vary.
Phosphate product from Double Eagle Phosphate claims to produce more grain or grass than any other fertilizer. Sold by N. C. Musgrove on West Main Street.
Guy R. Sinsel, previously proprietor of the Traders Hotel at Clarksburg, will manage the Gassaway hotel. He left for Gassaway and assumed charge last night. The 115 room hotel offers telephones and in-room hot and cold water. The note also recalls editorials praising road building and the Mississippi Valley’s potential.
Commissioner's Notice reports the settlement of the administration accounts of Adolphus Travis as administrator of the late L J Hunt, dated April 22 1908. Also includes a Rhode Island Red Eggs ad 1.00 for 15 from D C Pratt 18 Beech St and notes Graf ton Board of Trade Decoration Day planning with a provisional speaker, plus an advertisement for Dr Shoops Restorative claiming it boosts energy and vitality with claims of curing sluggish bowels and kidney and heart issues, sold by dealers.
Frank Bohemes of Garrett Indiana B and C Ireman and Lena Kimmel ing aged 27 of Keyser West Virginia are under arrest in Chicago Junction Illinois charged with abandoning their four weeks old baby at a boarding house. The woman was captured on a train at Bellaire and brought back.
A Wheeling man charged with fraud and held by police escaped from North Wheeling Hospital after being paid by the Wheeling Traction company for injuries. He allegedly attempted to leave town following the payout, with the company labeling him a hig thrower. A charge of obtaining money under false pretenses is filed.
In Clarksburg on May 2 Miss Lillie Hart died from burns suffered when her clothing touched a gas fire in her sister’s home on Sycamore Street. Mrs. Harry Z. Wilson extinguished the flames and medical help arrived but could not save her. Miss Hart was sister to Hon. Charles M. Hart and J. B. Hart of the Hart Brothers Machine Company and Mrs. Harry T. Wilson.
Washington May 2 A flood of three to four hundred letters daily reaches the White House urging President Roosevelt to accept another nomination. The letters, from across the nation and parties, claim his leadership is essential to continue reforms and control of interstate commerce. Roosevelt replies by restating his previous declarations and that his position remains unchanged.
In Simpson, an elderly woman was seen weeks ago and a satchel containing five dresses, a comb, trinkets, a photograph of twin boys, and a signed temperance poem was found by farmer Jonathan Whitehair far from any road. People fear she perished in the hills or was attacked, as locals report a roaming woman seeking directions to Grafton and others pursuing her, with the satchel possibly hers.
In Kanawha county a saloon named Mammoth closed at midnight after a fatal shooting. S. M. Larrabee, 65, died from a breast wound while shielding his son from Will Bowe, who fled into the mountains after the shot. Bowe, about 40, had been drinking. authorities pursued him as a second fatality at the same saloon within a month.
For sale a fifty acre farm one mile from Grafton in West Virginia. Includes a seven room house a barn and all necessary outbuildings. Land is in a high state of cultivation and in grass. For full particulars contact W. H. Grimes Grafton WV. 45-4tw.
On May 1 reports outline plans for a Martinsburg to Shepherdstown trolley line, with Pittsburgh and New York capital backing the project. A Mobile man fainted at a bicycle chain on the sidewalk, and the piece suggests it may be time for the town to take the pledge.
A Chicago woman has been placed in an asylum for buying more hats than she needs. A feminine jury would deem that impossible. The columnist notes youth ignores advice and that it takes decades to recognize such possibilities.
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